damper
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Housing activity softened around the country as heightened uncertainty and rising mortgage rates put a damper on demand.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“I do think it could lead to a burst of uncertainty, which could be a damper on activity.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
Kenvue has denied the claims, but investors have worried they will put a damper on Tylenol sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
It’s likely that Thursday’s storm will be more beneficial than hazardous, helping to further put a damper on the autumn fire season.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
You’re supposed to open the damper, you eejit.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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